Mushroom Chicken Bites

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon brown shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Chili powder, red pepper flakes, or sriracha for heat

Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. Sauté the vegetables: Heat the remaining oil in the same pan with 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and cook until just beginning to brown and soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining butter and sauté the shallots, bell peppers, and garlic until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Combine and cook: Return the cooked chicken to the pan along with any juices released while resting. Mix through all of the ingredients to evenly coat in the pan juices. Continue cooking until all vegetables are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 1-2 more minutes.  
4. Serve: Taste test and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.

Optional Add-Ins:

• For a spicier dish, add chili powder, red pepper flakes, or sriracha.